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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 18,233.61, 25,162.36 and 9,850.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 18,233.61, 25,162.36 and 9,850.11 is: 13,593.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    18,233.61 : 25,162.36 = 9,850.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    18,233.61/25,162.36 = 9,850.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    18,233.61x = 25,162.36 × 9,850.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    18,233.61x = 247,852,013.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,852,013.86/18,233.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,593.14

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